Economics the study of how goods and services are produced, distributed and consumed. In short, economics is the study of supply and demand. It is the theory of how markets work and wealth is distributed including how scarce resources are allocated. Economics is not just how the stock market is doing. Rather, economics refers to how people, businesses, and countries choose to spend their money.
An Accredited College/University creates a pathway for the students to enroll in registered economics programs offered by the Colleges/University which are funded by the federal government or the state government.
The Organizations that accredited a college for economics programs are listed below:
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International(AACSB)
International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education(IACBE)
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Economics degrees are typically taught as a combination of lectures and seminars, with written assignments to be submitted to seminar tutors. From production to consumption, economics looks at how the world’s resources are used by and distributed among individuals and organizations. This involves studying areas of politics, sociology, law, psychology, geography, and history, at local and global levels and also the study of macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics.
An Associate’s degree requires 70-90 credits and takes 2 years to be completed.
A Bachelor’s degree requires 120-125 credits and typically takes 4 years to be completed.
A Master’s degree requires 30-50 credits and takes 2 years to be completed.
A Doctorate’ degree requires 40-80 credits and takes 5-7 years to be completed.
A minimum of 2.7-3.0 GPA is the requirement to apply for admission in economics program.
A degree in economics provides students with knowledge of the fundamental principles of economics and how they affect international finance, public policies, and business management. Studying economics can build careers in many business and financial industry fields, as well as government and nonprofit organizations.
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Institution Type: Public
Economics Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,369
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,369
Total Programs in Economics (5)
5
Associate Programs
Greenfield, Massachusetts
Institution Type: Public
Economics Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $2,189
Average Student Loans Awarded: $2,189
Total Programs in Economics (1)
1
Associate Program
Harriman, Tennessee
Institution Type: Public
Economics Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,475
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,475
Total Programs in Economics (1)
1
Associate Program
Morristown, Tennessee
Institution Type: Public
Economics Accreditation: Request Info
Total Programs in Economics (3)
3
Associate Programs
Great Bend, Kansas
Institution Type: Public
Economics Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,390
Average Student Loans Awarded: $4,375
Total Programs in Economics (3)
3
Associate Programs
Moses Lake, Washington
Institution Type: Public
Economics Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $4,731
Average Student Loans Awarded: $5,147
Total Programs in Economics (1)
1
Associate Program
Institution Type: Public
Economics Accreditation: Request Info
Average Federal Student Loans awarded: $5,439
Average Student Loans Awarded: $6,445
Total Programs in Economics (1)
1
Associate Program
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
Institution Type: Private For-Profit
Economics Accreditation: Request Info
Total Programs in Economics (1)
1
Masters Program